The majority of landlords live out of their rental property, but sometimes a live-in arrangement can suit both parties. However, in the following cases, the arrangement went badly wrong.
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Charged with Criminal Damage
The tenant turned herself in four days later and was duly charged with racially aggravated criminal damage. A provisional trial date has been set for October. The defendant has been bailed, but she is not allowed to contact her former landlord.
The landlord says it has cost him £17,000 to have his car resprayed, so presumably, he is hoping for some kind of compensation.
The moral of this story is not that upsetting a tenant can sometimes cause an unwanted backlash. It’s always better to try and forge a friendly, but professional relationship with a tenant, especially if you are sharing a home with them.
Rent a Room
Taking in a lodger is a great way to make some extra cash. You can earn up to £7,500 per year tax-free under the government’s “rent a room” scheme, but if you don’t get on with the person or subsequently fall out with them, it can be a nightmare.
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